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A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long swept-back hair, a purple and white flower garland and a bangle on the wrist receives fruit from a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, who bends forward with hands extended. Beside him a woman in a cream sari with gold border and an orange shawl holds fruit. Behind them stands a large golden deity murti with red and yellow garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps, with a few onlookers in the background. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by long swept-back hair, orange-saffron robes and a garland; he is receiving offerings during a puja.

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February 14 20162016-02-14A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe wears a long purple flower garland layered with white jasmine and orange blossoms, with flowers in the hair and a bangled arm, and a rudraksha mala visible. Facing them, a woman in a white sari kneels close and smiles, while the seated figure holds out a red fruit toward her. Behind them stands a golden horse and a decorated seat draped with red-and-yellow garlands, with brass lamps and a kalasha-style ritual setting. A woman in white stands at the right beside them, and a further figure holds a tray of lit lamps in the background.2016-02-21A photograph of a seated figure on the left with long dark hair and a crown-like floral headpiece, wearing a deep red-brown garment, a thick garland of red, white and purple flowers, gold bangles and a gold necklace, smiling as they hold out a fruit to a man in white. The man in a white kurta leans forward to receive it, while a woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at the right and a child in white sits at the lower right. Behind them a golden deity murti and a red-and-gold clothed figure stand among green leaves and marigold garlands, in a room with draped red curtains.2016-02-14A seated figure on the left wears a flower crown of white and yellow blossoms, layered garlands of white and orange flowers, a gold armlet and bangles, and a reddish-brown shawl; he holds a red apple and gives fruit from a leafy green offering. Devotees in white and cream clothing, some wearing orange lanyards, bow and offer fruit at his feet. A woman in a red sari with a mala stands behind, and a gold framed deity backdrop with garlands hangs above. The scene resembles a fruit offering or darshan. a person candidate appearance is uncertain, so the seated figure is recorded only as a person receiving offerings.2016-02-14A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a temple hall. A smiling person with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment, white and purple flower garlands, rudraksha-style beaded bracelets and an armlet, seated on a leopard-print cushion. They reach to receive a red fruit from a man kneeling at right, who wears a white dhoti-style outfit with a striped shawl and holds the fruit with both hands. A woman in a cream sari with a rudraksha mala sits behind them. Behind, a golden horse-shaped vahana-style figure is draped with yellow and red garlands, and brass oil lamps with lit flames stand nearby. Devotees in white and cream clothing watch from the back.2016-02-21 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange-saffron garment with a yellow and red flower garland and gold earrings extends a hand in blessing toward a kneeling man in white ritual clothes with an orange shawl, who holds red fruit in cupped hands. A woman in a white sari with a beaded necklace stands behind, and a row of young people in white and lavender garments watches from the background. Behind the seated figure, a golden horse with flower garlands and brass oil lamps are visible. Leopard-print cushions cover the seat. The seated figure matches the a person appearance cues of orange clothing and a flower garland, though this is uncertain from the image alone.2016-02-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial moment in a hall with red drapes and a bright light panel. A figure in an orange saffron garment with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace and bracelet leans forward to touch a seated child's head, while a man in a white shirt and a woman in white with a long side braid stand beside. A devotee in white and another in orange stand behind. Yellow flowers, red apples and a garland of yellow, white and red blossoms are on a wooden stand in the foreground. a person: the orange-robed figure with long hair, mala and gold ornaments is consistent with the page.2009-07-11Photograph inside a shrine room at an ashram. A seated figure in an orange turban, orange-saffron garments, a white and yellow flower garland and red beaded necklaces leans forward to offer a fruit to a kneeling man in a red t-shirt and glasses, who receives it with folded hands. Behind them, a woman in white with a tilak and a woman in an orange and cream sari with a gold border stand by. Brass oil lamps, a decorated deity murti area with flower garlands, and brass plates with offerings sit in front. Several people are visible; the seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate.2015-06-02A photograph of a ceremonial reception indoors on a red carpet beside a carved stone pillar. A seated man on the left, shown from behind with a long white and orange flower garland, bare upper body and a gold armlet, receives visitors. Standing on the right, a man in an off-white kurta with a rudraksha mala and glasses presses his palms together in a respectful greeting. A woman in a dark sari and a woman in a brown sari stand behind, and a woman in white sits to the right in the background. A woman in a dark green sari holds a folded white paper while kneeling near a fruit offering. Fruit and flowers lie on a tray at the bottom, and a fan and red curtains are visible behind.2016-10-30 +1 copiesA seated figure on the left wears a long mala of purple and white flowers over a saffron-orange shawl, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, gold armlets and bangles; he holds a red fruit in each hand, offering them. Before him a woman in a white sari with a gold border kneels among green leafy plants, holding a red fruit. A man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shirt stands at right, hands together, and a woman in orange sari stands at far right. Behind them a golden deity murti with garlands and a peacock-like figure stands on a red carpet, with onlookers and a basket in the background.2016-02-14Photograph of a ceremonial offering at a flower-decorated seat. A seated man in rust-brown robes with a shawl, wearing a long gold-and-bead necklace, gold armlets and bangles, smiles while receiving an offering from a woman in a white top and orange shawl who holds a coconut with a red flower on it. A bald man with ear studs and beaded malas stands at the left edge. The seat is banked with yellow, red and white flower garlands and marigold petals, with a brass lamp hanging above and a gold ornamental pedestal beside it.2013-07-22February 21 20162016-02-21